What does 'All hell broke loose' mean?
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When all hell breaks loose, there is chaos, confusion and trouble.
- Category: Religion
Idioms similar to 'All hell broke loose'
- Cold day in hell
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- Come hell or high water
- Ninth circle of hell
- Not a snowball's chance in hell
- If you lie down with the Devil, you will wake up in hell
- Road to hell is paved with good intentions
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